What's your dream forge setup if money wasn't a problem

[Alan]

Let’s say you hit the lottery tomorrow and can build your dream smithing shop without any financial limits, think about those fancy power hammers, ideal ventilation, and every anvil you could ever want. What does your perfect forge look like? And what's the first ridiculously pricey tool you've been eyeing that you're finally going to buy?

 

[BlackAnvil]

If it's my first buy, I'd go all in on an 88lb power hammer from Anyang, no contest. Next up would be a solid downdraft ventilation system; I can't deal with smoke all day. Add in a 300lb Hay Budden anvil, and I'm pretty much living the dream. After those three essentials, everything else is just a nice addition.

 

[HotIrony]

I’m looking at a climate-controlled shop with heated floors, multiple forges for different types of work, and a real hydraulic press.
Not to mention having anvils of all sizes, from tiny jeweler ones to a hefty 500-pounder. It’s all about going big, right?

 

[anvilabuser]

First on my list would be an industrial induction forge, having precise temp control is way better than guessing with coal or propane. Then, I'd grab a full metalworking lathe and mill for crafting tools. And let’s not forget one of those high-tech laser thickness gauges for precise stock removal. I’d basically want to transform it into a full-on manufacturing space.